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The Patriot

The Patriot

Title: The Patriot - A Revolutionary Tale of Courage (2000)

Introduction:
"The Patriot," released in 2000, is an epic historical drama film directed by Roland Emmerich. Set during the American Revolutionary War, the movie tells the gripping story of a South Carolina widowed farmer named Benjamin Martin, portrayed by Mel Gibson, who reluctantly joins the Continental Army to protect his family and ultimately fight for freedom. The film boasts a stellar cast and a magnificent soundtrack that truly transports audiences back in time. You can play and download the mesmerizing score and songs from "The Patriot" here.

Cast:
- Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin
- Heath Ledger as Gabriel Martin
- Joely Richardson as Charlotte Selton
- Jason Isaacs as Colonel William Tavington
- Chris Cooper as Colonel Harry Burwell
- Tchéky Karyo as Jean Villeneuve
- Tom Wilkinson as General Lord Charles Cornwallis
- Rene Auberjonois as Reverend Oliver
- Lisa Brenner as Anne Howard
- Logan Lerman as William Martin

Synopsis:
"The Patriot" recounts the harrowing plight of Benjamin Martin, a war-weary veteran haunted by his past experiences in the French and Indian War. Determined to protect his children, Gabriel and Thomas, from the brutalities of war, he initially refuses to join the struggling revolutionaries against the British Empire. However, tragedy strikes when the ruthless Colonel William Tavington leads British troops to attack his family, leading Benjamin to join the Continental Army and embark on a quest for vengeance against his family's oppressors.

As Benjamin and his sons become integral to the rebel forces, they encounter hardship, personal sacrifice, and the atrocities of war firsthand. Mel Gibson delivers a captivating performance as a father who transforms into a fearless leader, prompting audiences to reflect on the sacrifices made by the courageous individuals who fought for American independence.

Soundtrack:
"The Patriot" features a breathtaking score composed by John Williams, renowned for his musical brilliance in films like "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones." Williams' powerful compositions perfectly capture the emotional depth and soaring spirit of the film, transforming every scene into an unforgettable experience. From haunting melodies that reflect the pain of war to triumphant fanfares celebrating the quest for freedom, the soundtrack stands as a testament to Williams' mastery of his craft.

In addition to the film score, "The Patriot" incorporates traditional songs of the era, further immersing viewers in the ambiance of the Revolutionary War. Richly composed folk tunes and spirited military marches symbolize hope, resilience, and patriotism.

Conclusion:
"The Patriot" combines historical accuracy, visual spectacle, and intense performances to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Mel Gibson's commanding portrayal of Benjamin Martin, supported by an exceptional cast, brings the untold stories of everyday heroes to life. The soundtrack, with its sweeping orchestration and authentic tunes, plays an integral role in capturing the spirit and emotion of the era. To relive the revolutionary tale or immerse yourself in the remarkable music, you can play and download the sounds of "The Patriot" here, ensuring an unforgettable journey back in time.

A civilian carrying a white flag.
A fine soldier you are, bested by a bedtime story.
A ghost.
A glorious day for His Majesty and England.
A guide.
A lot can happen in the time it takes to fire two shots.
A mother.
A shepherd must tend his flock.
A woman can have a strange effect on a man.
A world where all men are created equal under God.
Abigale, the children, please.
Abigale!
Abigale!
About face!
Absolument.
Aim small, miss small.
Aim small, miss small.
Aim small, miss small.
Aim small, miss small.
Aim small, miss small.
Ain't overly smart. He's strong as a bull.
All around us.
All but two. We let them live.
All of you do.
All of you, stay here.
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right. Seventeen.
Allow me.
Always too eager for glory.
Always too early.
Ambush! Ambush!
Amen.
Among our homes.
Amongst us.
An "R."
An American nation!
An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can.
And as long as your soldiers attack civilians...
And because I will not fight, I will not cast a vote...
And bring more suffering to this town?
And dear Lord...
And for that, I am ashamed.
And forgive us our sins.
And he destroyed the only army between him and New York.
And he knows it, what's more.
And he'll expect you to be the first to enlist.
And how did King George reward me?
And I advise you and your men to make way.
And I need to know how.
And I would not try to convince you of the worthiness of our cause.
And indeed you may!
And men bought you drinks.
And my men are excellent marksmen.
And our last, if we vote a levy!
And our rights are being threatened...
And protect us. Forever.
And she'll always be looking down on us.
And the Holy Ghost.
And the innocent will die with the rest of us.
And then you count up.
And though I fear death...
And to hell with the French army.
And we are at war.
And what nation is that?
And when this conflict is over, we will re establish commerce with them.
And your principles?
And, at times, fight off the wolves.
Anne Patricia Howard...
Anne!
Anne!
Another colonial.
Any man who does not return will not be thought a coward or uncommitted.
Are you sure I have?
Are you sure this is the right place to recruit for a militia?
Aren't you a little old to be believing in ghost stories?
Around 600 cavalry.
Artillery, concentrate on the center.
As a scout, horseman, marksman, scavenger.
As I am on you, Samuel.
As I left, I saw the Virginia Regulars surrender.
As if she'd been speaking all along.
As long as we continue to fight, others will come to fight beside us.
As you were.
As you wish.
Attend to your families.
Aunt Charlotte!
Aunt Charlotte! Wake up, someone's coming!
Back to the house. Come on. Back to the house now.
Battalion, halt!
Battalion!
Bayonet charge. We'll see who takes the glory from this field.
Be careful.
Be quiet!
Be still.
Be strong. We must.
Before this war is over, I'm going to kill you.
Behind us! Up on the ridge!
Behind you!
Ben.
Beneath the sill. There.
Benjamin Martin.
Benjamin Martin.
Benjamin Martin. Major Jean Villeneuve.
Benjamin, nothing will replace your sons.
Benjamin, we have a chance.
Benjamin, you pay me what you can, when you can.
Bordon? Take a patrol.
Bordon.
Boys, listen to me.
Boys.
Boys...
Bundling bags are a wonderful tradition. I don't mind in the least.
Burn the church, captain.
Burn the church.
Burwell will be counting on your vote.
But above all, pray for the cause.
But all I'm asking is that you...
But first let us pray.
But honor them by taking up arms with us.
But I still think it's imperative to push north.
But if you come with us, you can justify their sacrifice.
But if you're asking me am I willing to go to war with England...
But just occasionally...
But mark my words.
But not at the expense of our cause.
But the British have seen that too.
But to do so requires the use of tactics that are somewhat...
But until then, stay the course.
But we'll have a chance to build a new world.
But what we found was...
But while you're here...
But you can have my n****. He'll fight in my stead.
But you can keep or sell me the muskets and gear of any Redcoat you kill.
But you said we'd be forgiven.
But you've taken the field.
By order of General Washington and the Continental Congress...
By order of King George...
By the old Spanish mission.
By twos!
Calm down. Calm down, man.
Can you tell the difference?
Can you write?
Captain Martin...
Captain Wilkins, where do your loyalties lie?
Captain.
Capture this ghost before word of his exploits spread.
Captured over 5000 of our troops when he took Charles Town.
Carried a Cherokee tomahawk.
Charge bayonets!
Charge!
Charge!
Charge!
Charge!
Charge!
Charge!
Charlotte!
Charlotte.
Children, come. Upstairs.
Colonel Burwell.
Colonel Tavington wishes to address the whole village.
Colonel Tavington, why, after six weeks...
Colonel Tavington.
Colonel William Tavington, Green Dragoons.
Colonel, I've been a soldier for two years.
Colonel, they're militia.
Colonel, this is a uniformed dispatch rider carrying a marked case.
Colonel!
Colonel.
Come along now. Inside now.
Come on! It's all right.
Come with me. Margaret, go now.
Come, child.
Come, dear.
Come.
Come. Into bed.
Congratulations, my lord.
Congratulations.
Cornwallis knows more about warfare than we could learn in a dozen lifetimes.
Cornwallis' own letters bear out that he has no respect for the militia.
Corporal!
Corporal.
Damn fools.
Damn him! Damn that man!
Damn, I wasn't there for it.
Dan Scott...
Dead now, for all I know.
Dear Anne:
Dear Charlotte:
Dear Thomas: Though many seasons have passed...
Destroy the livestock. Save the horses for the Dragoons.
Did he die?
Did you finish planting the field?
Did you hear that?
Do you understand, colonel?
Do you?
Does he have family? Where would he hide his children?
Dog is a fine meal.
Don't go. Gabriel, don't.
Don't listen to them.
Don't worry. I sew better than my mother did.
Don't you walk away from me, boy!
Dress ranks!
Eat the dogs?
Enough.
Equal.
Especially against British Regulars.
Especially Susan.
Every damned one of them Redcoats deserves to die.
Every man here is free to come and go as he pleases.
Everyone must gather at the church.
Everything has changed.
Everything will change.
Excuse me, sir.
Father said it was a perfect place to hide.
Father, a postrider!
Father, do something!
Father, I thought you were a man of principle.
Father, stop it. You heard him.
Father, what changed you?
Father!
Father! Father!
Father?
Father?
Father.
Father.
Father.
Father.
Father.
Fine animals. A gift from His Majesty.
Finished, my lord.
Fire the house and barns.
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
First they'll free them, then they'll pay them.
First, an address by Colonel Harry Burwell of the Continental Army.
First, the theft of my baggage...
Follow me.
For the love of God, we...
For victory, my lord.
Form right!
Forward...
Four would have been better.
French Seventh Light Foot. He will help train the militia.
French.
From Philadelphia, we expect a declaration of independence.
Gabriel Edward Martin, will you have this woman to be your wife...
Gabriel is a good name for a farmer.
Gabriel said if we won the war...
Gabriel sure reminds me a lot of you.
Gabriel.
Gabriel.
Gabriel.
Gabriel.
Gabriel's gone.
Gates marched us straight at the Redcoats.
General Cornwallis took flight with his army and moved north.
General Greene, what exactly is the task before us?
General Lord Cornwallis will be with you shortly.
General O'Hara tells me...
Gentlemen, Cornwallis has us cornered.
Gentlemen, my compliments.
Get King George!
Get my men.
Get ready!
Get some rest.
Get the boys.
Get your brother and your sisters...
Give me the horse blanket.
Give me the torch.
Go back to church!
Go on.
Go on.
Go, then.
Go.
Go.
God save King George!
Going muzzle to muzzle with Redcoats in open field. It's madness.
Good heavens.
Good luck.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night. Good night, Meg.
Good.
Good.
Goodbye, Father.
Goodbye, Susan.
Goodbye?
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Granted.
Great Danes.
Greene and Dan Morgan are down from Virginia.
Half the men in this church, including you, Father...
Halt!
Halt!
Halt!
Halt!
Hang him, put his body on display.
Hang King George!
Harry Burwell is here recruiting.
Harry...
Has he not?
Have a detachment take our wounded to our surgeons at Winnsboro.
Have you seen any Redcoats?
He also taught you every trail between here and Charles Town...
He cannot be held as a spy.
He cuts off my other leg with his taxes.
He didn't want those mean men to find you, so he led them away.
He has 18 of our officers.
He has a pair of dogs with him.
He has shown no aggression here. Hence he cannot be touched.
He just vanished.
He looked around, then he left.
He rode in under a white flag for formal parley.
He spent too many years in the British army.
He tried. It didn't take.
He was in the flank.
He was like a ghost.
He was with the Loyalist Colonial Militia. He might be of use.
He won't be the last to leave.
He would've made four.
He'll come see you as soon as he can.
He's 17, a year younger than I.
He's as imprudent as his father was at his age.
He's right.
He's running and hiding from 12,000 Redcoats.
He's the commander of the militia.
He's the ghost.
Hear, hear.
Hear, hear.
Hell, everything. I could tell you the size of his boot.
Hell, no.
Hell, reverend, they're Redcoats. They've earned it.
Hello general, gentlemen.
Here in the north, our campaign has been marked by defeat and privation.
Here. A proper musket for you.
Hide in the fields with William and Susan.
Him.
His death has been difficult to bear.
His Majesty is most generous.
His Majesty, like history, judges us by the outcome of the war...
His victories at Camden and Charles Town were perfect. Perfect.
His wife's sister has a plantation.
Hold him firm.
Hold on. You're gonna be all right.
Hold the charge!
Hold the charge!
Hold the line!
Hold the line!
Hold the line!
Hold! Dress your ranks!
Home. Start over.
Honored.
How could it come to this? An army of rabble.
How far away?
How is he?
How many did you get?
How many men does Cornwallis have?
How many more have to die before you'll heed my word?
How old are you?
How old were your daughters?
However...
I advance myself only through victory.
I alone will assume the full mantle of responsibility for my actions...
I am occupied.
I am prepared to do what is necessary.
I am, as ever, ready to serve.
I am.
I ask only that you act upon the beliefs...
I ask that South Carolina be the ninth.
I believe that was one of my younger brothers. Perhaps Samuel or Nathan.
I believe they can. And they should.
I believe we took the field.
I believe you would.
I can capture him for you.
I can see their faces.
I can still hear their screams.
I can.
I can't read.
I can't stay here! It's not safe for...
I could barely see him. He was there, then he was gone.
I couldn't tell you who it was.
I dare to presume my own meager contributions will be rewarded one day.
I did, sir.
I do have 18 criminals under sentence of death...
I don't care. I hate him.
I don't know about you, but I don't like the idea giving muskets to slaves.
I don't know. I'm his son.
I don't really remember how many.
I envy you...
I fight for that child.
I got another two months to go before I get to twelve months.
I got it!
I got it! I got it!
I grant you that small measure...
I hate him, and I hope he never comes back.
I have long feared...
I have long feared...
I have run my course.
I have seven children.
I have some maps here for you.
I have something for you.
I have the count.
I have this for you, Susan. It belonged to your mother.
I have to get these dispatches to Hillsborough.
I hope so.
I just signed him over to you.
I killed those men.
I know it's not much, but you can stay here with me.
I know that.
I know the difference between fighting...
I know the feeling.
I know what you did to my countrymen at Fort Wilderness.
I know you men have sacrificed a lot so far.
I know.
I long to see you and speak to you.
I made this for you.
I promise, Papa. Please don't go.
I promise.
I received a letter from Aunt Charlotte...
I say we drink the wine, eat the dogs and use the papers for musket wadding.
I see it. There it is. Look. Look, Father.
I stand on the eve of the greatest victory of my career. Don't fail me.
I thank you for that.
I think we came to the right place.
I think.
I understand that, reverend. I apologize.
I want accuracy and precision.
I want you to capture him.
I want you to find that man.
I was at Bunker Hill.
I was drunk and foolish enough to answer it.
I was given these dispatches.
I was intemperate in my youth.
I was wounded. These people gave me care.
I watched from 200 yards off as they were burned alive.
I will not fight.
I will not tolerate a premature charge...
I will, unless you'd like to claim aggrieved status.
I will.
I will.
I will.
I wish to know his whereabouts.
I would've thought that a gentleman from a family as esteemed as yours...
I'd be honored.
I'll bury him.
I'll come back.
I'll come back. You believe me?
I'll find you when it's over.
I'll fire first.
I'll fire the town on your orders.
I'll help you bury him.
I'll kill me some Redcoats.
I'll say anything you want.
I'll see to it that he serves under me.
I'll see you in Pembroke soon.
I'll start on the north side. Meet at the mission in Black Swamp.
I'll take care of you. You'll be all right.
I'm a colonel in the Continental Army. My rank should be sufficient for now.
I'm a parent. I haven't got the luxury of principles.
I'm a soldier.
I'm afraid I don't know your name.
I'm counting on you to make sure...
I'm depending on you.
I'm giving you a field commission as a colonel.
I'm glad I killed them.
I'm glad.
I'm going back. I'm a soldier, it's my duty.
I'm here now on my own accord.
I'm here to enlist every man willing.
I'm honored to have you with us.
I'm hopeful that our duties will bring me near you.
I'm in no mood for a lecture.
I'm losing my family.
I'm nearly finished.
I'm not an orator.
I'm not going back.
I'm not leaving these children!
I'm not my sister.
I'm obliged.
I'm pleased that you like it.
I'm sorry about Thomas.
I'm sorry we didn't give you more warning.
I'm sorry, the heathens are...
I'm suggesting we use that.
I'm sure they were lovely.
I'm through.
I've come to call on Anne!
I've come to call on Anne.
I've done nothing.
I've just been in the mind of a genius.
I've taken it in at the back...
If I die, I will die well dressed.
If King George can hang those men, he can hang any one of us.
If that's your position, 18 of your officers will have to die.
If the conduct of your officers is the measure of a gentleman...
If we reform and wheel right, we may be able to turn their flank.
If we win this next battle, victory in the war is within our grasp.
If we win this war, a lot of things will change.
If we're not back by sunset, take them to Aunt Charlotte's.
If you can't protect our supply lines against militia...
If you harm him, you condemn our officers.
If you mean by "patriot," am I angry about taxation without representation?
If you're just gonna stand there...
If you're willing, make your mark.
Imagine the chaos that would follow...
In full sentences.
In my defense, my lord...
In the marsh, by the old Spanish mission.
In the north, Washington is reeling from Morristown.
In the south, Cornwallis has broken our back.
Indeed. I will do so as soon as possible.
Indeed. That's why I'm not asking you to fire three.
Infantry reserve into the center.
Is it arrogance or?
Is it not enough that I have never lost a battle?
Is that the sort of men you are?
Is there no decency?
Isn't that something?
It appears that Colonel Tavington prefers to follow his own commands.
It appears you are not...
It belonged to Gabriel's mother.
It does me good to see you.
It ends today.
It helps her to know Mother's there.
It is come to that.
It is. It is.
It says here they'll make a declaration of independence by July.
It skirts the mountain and then...
It stinks.
It was blocked off by our long lost friends...
It was mad.
It was you, and it turned my teeth black for a month.
It was your mother.
It's 100,000 acres.
It's a free country.
It's a good spot.
It's a lost cause.
It's an imposing land grant, my lord.
It's beautiful.
It's beautiful.
It's constant, unwavering.
It's fine.
It's more than 12 months.
It's not far.
It's nothing, my lord.
It's October now.
It's really quite nice.
It's the children.
It's the North Star.
It's the personal correspondence of Lord Cornwallis.
It's very good.
Jean.
Jean.
John Billings. I was hoping you'd turn up.
John Raskin did come by earlier.
John, this is not a time for vengeance.
John.
John.
Jupiter, Mars. Come, boys.
Just don't talk. Don't talk.
Just figured we'd get started right here...
Just one word, that's all I want.
Just the three of us?
Keep an eye on these heathens, will you?
Keep looking! They're here somewhere!
Kill me before the war is over, will you?
Kill them.
Killed them all.
Kips Bay, Princeton.
Let it be known if you harbor the enemy you will lose your home.
Let's all stay close in to the house, all right?
Look after your mother.
Look on the rear!
Look, there's Gabriel.
Lord, make me fast and accurate.
Lord...
Lots of them.
Ma'am.
Made so by their commander, this ghost.
Make him a clerk or quartermaster, something of that sort.
Make ready!
Make ready!
Make ready!
Make ready!
Make ready.
Make sure you do.
Make way.
March!
Margaret, come quickly.
Margaret, quick! Get down there! Fast!
Margaret, William, look at you.
Margaret, you go get your brothers back up here right now.
Margaret.
Massachusetts and Virginia may be at war...
May I sit with you?
May I?
Maybe one.
Men always buy you drinks because of what happened at Fort Wilderness.
Mercy!
Might I request that you transfer my son under my command?
Miss Charlotte!
Miss Howard, isn't it?
Missed you.
More than half.
Move out!
Mr. Hardwick, how many times have I heard you...
Mr. Howard.
Mr. Howard.
Mr. Martin!
Mr. Middleton, I fought with Captain Martin...
Mr. Simms, you do not have the floor.
Mr. Wilkins?
Mrs. Howard?
My efforts in no small measure have brought you here.
My father taught me.
My first.
My good boys. My brave boys. You seem to be well fed.
My good friend, Peter Cuppin, fell at Elizabethtown.
My hope and prayer is that the sacrifices borne by so many...
My late father squandered any esteem in which we were held...
My Lord, she said that.
My lord...
My name is Peter Howard.
My officers?
My reputation suffers because of your incompetence!
My sons were better men.
My wife in Alexandria is with child.
My wife is dead.
Nathan, Samuel.
Nathan!
Nearly takes the honor out of victory.
Nearly.
Next time, you'll wait for my command.
Nine pounds, eleven ounces. That's perfect. Perfect.
Nineteen, if you hang me with my men.
No lesson is necessary.
No retreat!
No, I didn't expect you would.
No, I forbid you to go!
No, no, he's more like his mother.
No, no, sir.
No, not tomorrow.
No, not yet.
No!
No!
No! God, stop!
No.
No. I consider them linked.
No. Your place is here now.
Not me. You.
Not only does he outnumber us...
Not quite old enough. But his time will come.
Not yet, Thomas.
Nothing will stop him from heading north to finish off Washington.
Now we come to the matter of the specific targeting...
Now we'll take their spirits.
Now, who's to care for them if I go to war?
Now...
O'Hara, our supply ship appears to have arrived.
Occam! Get over here.
Officers' uniforms.
Oh, enough, enough!
Oh, fireworks. Lovely!
Oh, ghost, ghost, ghost.
Oh, God help me. God help me.
Oh, I see. He's your son.
Oh, son, that wasn't your fault.
Oh, write her.
On that farm! That stupid little boy!
On the right to the rear!
One man. Really?
One of our captured officers, my lord.
One week furlough for all men.
Only another six months.
Or at least it will be.
Or perhaps your children would.
Or you may abandon any hope of Ohio.
Order, order!
Our children will learn of it with their own eyes.
Our first order of business...
Our force continues to grow.
Our lines broke. The British Green Dragoons cut us to bits.
Our losses have been grievous.
Over 200 men.
Papa, don't go! I'll say anything.
Papa!
Peasants.
Perfectly, my lord.
Perhaps a few wounded ones when you are not looking.
Perhaps that's his weakness.
Perhaps you should've taught him something of loyalty.
Perhaps.
Personally, I would prefer stupidity.
Peter Cuppin joined the Continentals.
Peter.
Piece by piece.
Please be seated.
Please, Papa.
Please.
Pray for me.
Prepare the baggage.
Prepare to fire the house.
Present!
Present!
Pride will do.
Pride.
Pride's a weakness.
Private?
Private.
Protect the families of his men.
Push forward, men!
Put it away.
Put it back, please.
Put them down over there. Thank you.
Put those in the house.
Quarter will be given to British wounded and any who surrender.
Quiet!
Quiet. Sit down.
Quite impressive for a farmer with a pitchfork, wouldn't you say?
Ready arms!
Rebel dispatches, sir.
Regrettably so.
Release the prisoners!
Restrain them from, say, targeting civilians. Women, children and such.
Retreat!
Retreat!
Retreat!
Retreat!
Retreat!
Retreat!
Retreat! Retreat!
Reverend, with your permission, I'd like to make an announcement.
Reverend?
Reverend.
Reverend...
Right under the British noses.
Run as quickly as you can.
Samuel, after your first shot, reload for Nathan.
Samuel, get down there fast!
Samuel! A postrider!
Samuel.
Save yourselves!
Search the outbuildings and the woods, quickly.
See?
Seek your victory.
Send the battalion over that hill and crush them.
Send us off to war alongside Massachusetts.
Sent them down the Asheulot to the Cherokee.
Seventeen.
She gave birth to a son three weeks ago.
She said...
She spoke. Susan talked to you?
She'd say it to me when I picked on Thomas.
She's still not talking?
Should the American colonies govern themselves independently?
Shoulder arms!
Shut the doors.
Sir, no, I...
Sir, we have the private the Cherokee scouts brought in.
Sir?
Sir?
Sir.
Sir.
Sir.
Sir...
Six months at the earliest.
Six pounders.
Slowly turn.
So what was in the mail?
So who's in command?
So you're the ghost, are you? I remember you!
So...
Son...
Soon after, the Cherokee broke their treaty with the French.
Soon.
Sorry.
Sorry.
Sound the retreat.
Sound...
Sounds good.
Sounds good.
Sounds more like a ghost than a man.
Speaking for months now.
Speaking for months.
Start with the officers and work your way down.
Stay close.
Stay the course.
Stay with us.
Strangers know more about you than I do.
Stupid boy.
Surrendering troops will be given quarter.
Susan, come here.
Susan, you don't hate him.
Susan?
Susan...
Take aim!
Take aim!
Take aim!
Take aim!
Take aim!
Take aim!
Take care of your brothers and sisters and your Aunt Charlotte.
Take this one to Camden. He is a spy.
Take your time and tell me. How many were there?
Take your time. Dogs.
Tavington has a list of our men. He's burning our homes...
Tavington.
Tea?
Teach you any humility?
Tell me about Ohio.
Tell me what you want me to say. I'll say anything.
Tell the children, and especially Susan, that I will keep my promise...
Temperance can be a disguise for fear.
Thank you for the care of His Majesty's soldiers.
Thank you very much.
Thank you, Harry.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you. Come inside. Wait until you see what I have.
That Gates is a damn fool.
That is the measure of their resolve.
That man insults me!
That was mine.
That'll do.
That's a free slave island just north of Charles Town.
That's a separate issue.
That's between you and God.
That's cheerful news.
That's done.
That's enough. Very well, children, inside.
That's her. The North Star.
That's how we justified it.
That's simple.
That's the only star in the sky that never moves.
That's two years. It's already been two.
The battle. Were you there?
The beasts took your dogs too?
The British advanced three times.
The British got 18 of our men at Fort Carolina.
The children are here.
The Dragoons rode into them.
The English settlers had sought refuge at Fort Charles.
The eyes, tongues, fingers...
The French and the Cherokee had raided along the Blue Ridge.
The governor has vowed if the assembly votes a single shilling...
The hero of Fort Wilderness. Your reputation precedes you.
The honor is found in the end, not the means.
The last anyone saw, riding hard northeast...
The last time you saw me, I was 11 and you put ink in my tea.
The line is faltering!
The man has the loyalty of the people.
The South Carolina Militia is being called up.
The town?
The war has turned.
Their names and ranks?
Then by the power vested in me by our mutual faith...
Then half the bridges and ferries between here and Charles Town burned.
Then let him speak.
Then why am I still wearing this rag?
Then you're freedmen who will have the privilege...
There are alternatives to war.
There is no such nation and to speak of one is treason.
There must be gentlemen in command to lead...
There were times...
There will be a time for revenge.
There.
There's a story going around about 20 Redcoats...
There's no honor in this.
There's no need for your men to die. Leave the wagons and go.
There's no one in the house.
There's not a man in this room...
These brutal tactics must stop!
These Colonials are our brethren.
These men were about to surrender!
These men, they're not the sort we need.
These rustics are so inept.
These wagons now belong to the Continental Army.
They are being unloaded.
They call this the New World. It's not. It's the same as the old.
They can't be far.
They died of... They died of burns. "
They gave no quarter when they fired on a ship carrying my wife and daughters.
They had green eyes.
They hanged my brother down in Acworth.
They have long needed a woman in their lives.
They have nothing to do with the dispatches.
They protect him. Protect his family.
They refused to give names. There are 9 lieutenants, 5 captains, 3 majors...
They won't fight like Regulars. We can't find them.
They won't stop looking for us.
They'd be better off letting the British march through.
They'd be better off, but the cause wouldn't.
They'd killed all the settlers, the men.
They'd left about a week before.
They'll be hung one at a time until they give up the rest of us.
They'll probably kill us men...
They're a long way off. They're most likely heading the other direction.
They're exactly the sort we need.
They're farmers with pitchforks!
They're from good stock on their father's side.
They're going to come.
They're huge. What have you been feeding them?
They're huge. What have you been feeding them?
They're not here.
They're not soldiers, they're farmers.
They're rather more than that, I'm afraid.
They've fought this kind of war before.
They've promised a fleet and 10,000 troops.
This battle was over before it began.
This from the same Captain Benjamin Martin whose fury was so famous...
This is a time for mourning.
This is his journal.
This is madness.
This is murder!
This is not a war for the independence of one or two colonies...
This is not the conduct of a gentleman.
This is the king's highway.
This man here?
This one's head of the house slaves.
This road is closed.
This town has given aid to Benjamin Martin and his rebels.
This war will be fought, not on the frontier...
This way.
This we ask in the name of the Father, the Son...
This we ask in your name.
This will be forgotten.
Thomas is dead.
Thomas was my brother, as well as your son.
Thomas!
Thomas.
Those neighbors of mine who stand against England...
Those swimming breaks really cut into the day, don't they?
Though he eventually surrendered...
Though your service in this war more than warrants such a gift.
Thus far.
To arms! To arms!
To horse!
To king and country.
To the right!
To the right!
To your mind, what are appropriate levels of hostile attention?
Told you.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow's battle can alter the course of the war.
Top of the ridge, to your left. Below the tree line.
Torch the house!
Trust me. Soon my countrymen will arrive.
Trust the French.
Turn around.
Twelve.
Twenty of His Majesty's soldiers are dead.
Unless I'm dreaming...
Unless we can keep Cornwallis in the south till the French arrive.
Unreliable, at best.
Until then, I am and will remain most affectionately yours.
Very well, corporal. You take Harrisville, Pembroke, Wakefield.
Very well, sir. Proceed.
Very well, then.
Very well.
Very well.
Very well.
Very well.
Violette was 12 and Pauline, 10.
Vive la France.
Wait for Father.
Wait for my order.
Wait here.
Wait!
Wars are not fought only by childless men.
Washington escaped from the north...
Water and bandages, fast.
We are citizens of an American nation.
We ask that you embrace him...
We buried them all, what was left of them.
We caught up with them at Fort Wilderness.
We continued to engage the British, and in the following months...
We cut them apart slowly.
We don't need them.
We got Benjamin Martin. We know what he done to the French.
We leave in the morning.
We must vote to levy!
We named him Gabriel.
We sent the heads on a pallet...
We serve the Crown, and we must conduct ourselves accordingly.
We surrender!
We take our case before the king.
We took our time.
We were...
We will march south with General Gates...
We will never know.
We'll cover more ground if we split up.
We'll discuss it tomorrow.
We'll go downstairs to the kitchen.
We'll go to Saint Helena.
We'll have to fight them off.
We'll put the word out. Start on the south side of...
We'll see.
We're a breath away from losing this war, Benjamin.
We're militia. This is not regular army.
We're not slaves. We work this land. We're freedmen.
We've seen our militia lines break time and again.
Well what?
Well, it's had a dead man in it.
Well, of course you call yourself a man.
Well, the assembly's been convened, so I've been called to Charles Town.
Well, then, we try again and again if necessary to avoid a war.
Well, they're from good stock. On their mother's side, of course.
Well, we won't hold him. We're going to hang him.
Well, yes, I am.
Well?
Well...
Were they militia? Were they Regulars?
What about me? Am I one of that sort?
What about the middle colonies?
What about this one?
What are my orders?
What are you doing?
What are you suggesting, Ben?
What did I say about shooting?
What did she say?
What do you know about him?
What does it say about the Continental Congress?
What happened at Fort Wilderness?
What happened? Who did this?
What of the rebel wounded?
What was the word your lordship used?
What will change?
What will you do with freedom?
What you think all this is worth?
What, I wonder, is to become of me?
What'd you name him?
When I have a family of my own, I won't hide behind them.
When this war is over here in the Colonies...
When will you be back, Father?
When you have a family of your own, perhaps you'll understand.
When?
When?
Where are they hiding?
Where else do I get the opportunity to kill a few Redcoats?
Where is everybody?
Where is Father?
Where is he?
Where will you go now?
Where'd you learn all that riding, shooting, scavenging?
Where's your General Gates now?
Who are you to give such an order?
Who carried this?
Who carried this?!
Who is he? I recognize him.
Who? The writers or the magistrates?
Who's with us?
Why did he go?
Why do men feel they can justify death?
Why should I trust a man who'd betray his neighbors?
Why wait?
Why?
Wilkins. A plantation seven miles from Wakefield, on the Santee...
Will you love, comfort and honor her as long as you both shall live?
Will you love, comfort and honor him...
Will you now, when you are needed most, stop at only words?
With respect, sir, he's killed as many officers in the last two months.
With sadness, I learned of its recent fall to the British...
With the war ending, and our militia disbanding...
With the women and...
Without them this ghost would've disappeared...
Won't Father do that?
Would you like a lesson, sir, in the rules of war?
Would you tell me, please, Mr. Howard...
Would you, as the initiating officer, care to begin?
Wouldn't that force our delegates in Philadelphia to vote for independence?
Yeah, I know.
Yes, Father.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I do.
Yes, I imagine so.
Yes, I would like to claim aggrieved status.
Yes, my lord, it has.
Yes, pray for them.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Yes, they were.
Yes, this is how His Majesty rewards those...
Yes, trust the French.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes. You changed.
You advance yourself only through my good graces.
You all know why I'm here.
You can't ride.
You count up five finger lengths...
You created this ghost, colonel.
You did what I told you to do.
You did what you had to. There was no wrong in it.
You dream, general.
You got it.
You have 18 of my men. I want them back.
You have children?
You have in your possession belongings of mine including clothing...
You have permission...
You intend to enlist without my permission?
You know who I am, Gabriel Martin.
You know, Peter...
You know, you make me very happy.
You know...
You look good in that color.
You matter to your men...
You may not believe this, but I want satisfaction as much as you do.
You may presume too much.
You men will be leaving with us.
You must know that in civilized warfare, officers in the field...
You must order the surrender.
You needn't worry, Father.
You once said...
You really expect to hold Cornwallis here using just militia?
You say your prayers.
You serve me...
You start from the front two stars of the Big Dipper.
You trust the French to keep their word?
You underestimate our militia.
You were right.
You will be a country unto yourself.
You will be missed tomorrow, colonel.
You!
You'll be safe where we're taking you.
You're a free man.
You're alive!
You're right.
You're safe now. Try to sleep.
You're trying to tell me something.
You've done nothing for which you should be ashamed.
Young man, this is a house of God.
Your brutality swelled his ranks.
Your duty is to your family.
Your loving brother, Gabriel. "
Your mother asked me that question around about the time you were born.
Your mother said that when I'd get drunk or lose my temper.
Your replacement wardrobe is aboard ship, but...
Your sense of freedom is as pale as your skin.
Your sort gives that sort a bad name.
Your victories...
Your wife's expecting a child, isn't she?
8 of the 13 colonies have levied money...
18 wounded and 20 are missing.
22 are dead.
28 to 12! The levy passed!
8000 infantry.
All my sympathy, but my order stands. Damn your sympathy.
All the fish are over here. Let's get them.
and send a message to King George he will never forget!
Any bounty? No scalp money this time, Rollins.
Apple? Thank you.
Arrange the exchange. My lord.
Battalion! Company, halt!
Battalion! Company!
Careful. I caught it.
Colonel... Father!
Damn dogs! Shoot the damn things!
Gabriel. Where's Father?
Hang them all! Hang the lot of them!
He brings them to Black Swamp. Liar!
He said there was... Were you there?
I know. What?
I'm small issue to it. You're wrong, Benjamin.
I'm sorry. Be quiet.
If you must. I must.
Is that clear? Yeah.
Is that so? I'd be of better use with Regulars.
It's a horse blanket. I don't know, my lord.
Let's go. Boys, come.
May I have permission to write Anne? Yes.
Missed, my lord? Your wound.
Now, let us move on to... Prisoner exchange.
On the right! To the left!
Prepare to charge! We haven't been given that order.
Presents? Presents for us? Move slowly.
Reload! Reload!
Rum, Madeira. No wonder they were guarding it.
Say my prayers, take care of everyone. Couldn't have said it better.
Sign up. With all my ailments...
Stay that pistol. They won't let you near the wagon.
Thank you. You're welcome.
The French army is... To hell with you.
The war could be over by then. God willing.
They might come this way. Must I tell you again?
They won't think of look... I'm joining up with them.
This man gives them supplies. Quiet!
Throw it faster. You throw it faster. You're the one...
To a victory. Hear, hear.
To my wife and boy. Yes, of course I will.
Very nice, my lord. Very well. It's a nice horse blanket.
We plead with him. We tried.
We're better than that. What do you know about war?
We're going to Charles Town? We are.
Well, then, make your mark. Why?
What is this? Prisoner exchange.
Where? Seven homes along the Santee so far.
Where's your commanding officer? That tent there.
Who's this? Sir, this is Captain Wilkins.
Yes, Father. Good.
Yes. The Black Swamp, you say?
You had your chance. Wait!
Your ghost. Stay that sword, colonel!
...a cheeky fellow.
...added wider epaulets and looped gold braiding.
...all bound slaves who give minimum one year service...
...all slaves of the American colonies who fight for the Crown...
...along with my inheritance.
...am I still attending a ball in South Carolina...
...and be paid a bounty of five shillings for each month of service. "
...and do Lord knows what to you women.
...and help us to understand the manner in which your mercy works.
...and I'd be in North Carolina by now!
...and in which you so strongly believe.
...and it's right there.
...and keep him at your side with his mother.
...and moved to her plantation on the Santee.
...and one fat colonel who called me...
...and right across to the far bank of the Ohio River.
...and surrounded Cornwallis, who could not retreat to the seas.
...and take them to Aunt Charlotte's. Understood?
...and tar and feathered two magistrates.
...and the manner in which it was fought.
...and the manner in which you serve me reflects upon me!
...and to others as well.
...and what we have won.
...and you, reverend...
...and your losses...
...and, where necessary, restrain their men.
...anyone who comes forward...
...appointing his subordinate to relinquish his sword.
...are as ardent patriots as I.
...are debating independence. "
...are shared by more than you know.
...as I will be returning to you all soon.
...barely a week ago you railed for two hours about independence.
...born of your eagerness for glory.
...but amongst us.
...but for the independence of one nation.
...but I hold no prisoners of war.
...but nearly half of our force is militia.
...but South Carolina is not!
...but understands why you can't be with her.
...by a tyrant 3000 miles away.
...call on her.
...can you write a letter for me?
...Colonel Tavington thought it best to secure our arms and munitions first.
...Cornwallis entrenched himself at Yorktown, Virginia.
...Cornwallis himself hid in shame...
...deserve to die a traitor's death?
...deserve to die a traitor's death.
...during the Wilderness campaign?
...each day in prayer I reaffirm my willingness...
...east of Black Swamp. Who lived there?
...extends down towards the headwater here...
...fighting for the Crown in the French and Indian War.
...for 3000 tyrants one mile away?
...for so long as you both shall live?
...for the souls of those men hanging outside.
...free of the chain of command...
...from leaderless armies having at each other.
...furniture, personal effects of a non military nature...
...goodbye.
...got killed by a ghost or some damn thing.
...heroes.
...his staff 100 yards behind, trying to catch up.
...how do you intend doing so against the Regulars or the French?
...I believe I see militia forming at their center.
...I can't pay you for this.
...I had trouble breathing around your mother.
...I now pronounce you man and wife.
...I take measure of what we have lost...
...I understood you to be a patriot.
...I will order the shooting of officers at every engagement.
...I wouldn't make it through the first skirmish. No, sir.
...I'll take that as a compliment.
...if anything should happen to me, drop your weapons.
...if I do this...
...in spite of your failure to deliver the ghost to me.
...in support of a continental army.
...in the Continental Army...
...in the Lord, our God...
...including my memoirs, on which I spent countless hours.
...it seems like only yesterday when we last saw each other in Charles Town.
...it's a real pleasure.
...it's an ugly business, doing one's duty.
...killing whomever resists.
...let the front line of the militia fire two shots tomorrow.
...march!
...may be forgiven their treason.
...may I have permission to write to Anne?
...must not be accorded inappropriate levels of hostile attention.
...of fighting in the king's army.
...of officers during engagements.
...of which you have so strongly spoken...
...or anywhere for that matter, to whom I would more willingly trust my life.
...or on some distant battlefield...
...protect us in this, our hour of need.
...rendering you blameless.
...retreat.
...Samuel...
...saying she closed her home in Charles Town after the city fell...
...some of the children, they had...
...speak of freedom at my father's table?
...steady.
...that my sins would return to visit me.
...that my sins would return to visit me.
...that she loves you and misses you...
...that will send others to fight in my stead.
...the better man.
...the new aristocracy...
...then the answer is most definitely no.
...then war is the only way.
...there is a rider at the gates.
...to fight the Redcoats under Cornwallis.
...to give my life in its service.
...to live together in the covenant of marriage?
...to the Continental Army, he'll dissolve the body.
...to write me.
...under General Cornwallis.
...under Washington in the French and Indian War.
...we are here to pray...
...we could build a whole new world.
...we pray that you accept this child...
...we put in baskets.
...when I had a family of my own, I'd understand.
...when I should be attending balls in North Carolina?
...which I'd like returned to me.
...which is why he transferred you.
...who fight for him as gentlemen.
...who had finally arrived.
...why don't you read it for us?
...why should I trade one tyrant 3000 miles away...
...will be granted freedom...
...will be granted their freedom with our victory.
...will be landowners.
...will spawn and fulfill the promise of our new nation.
...will you give this to my children?
...will you have this man to be your husband to live in marriage?
...with the two that lived back to Fort Ambercon.
...with your home.
...would understand that.
...you and I both know that I can never return to England with honor.
...you will obey my command or I will have you shot.
...you've earned the nickname "The Butcher" among the populous.
...your youth and distance from this cruel conflict of which I am a part.
"Brutal," I think.
"But I am fortunate to be serving the cause of Liberty.
"In Chestertown, they burned the customs house...
"Take notice.
"The New York and Pennsylvania assemblies...

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